Former Notre Dame defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder recently interviewed with the New Orleans Saints for a defensive staff position, according to a source. Former Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan will also interview for a position on the defensive staff Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan has received a vote of confidence from head coach Mike Smith even though the defense ranks 29th or worse in passing yards allowed per play (8.37), total yards allowed per game (429.9), sacks per pass attempt (2.27 percent) and points allowed per game (28.3).